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2026-10-072026-10-04NaNoWriMo preparation 1, finding an idea, NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo Preparation: Part 1 – Finding the Idea That Excites You

2026-09-302026-08-15plotting, nitty-gritty, plots

Plots and Plotting: Part 2 – Into the Nitty-gritty of Plotting

2026-09-232026-08-15plots, plotting, 8 elements, solid story

Plots and Plotting: Part 1 – The 8 Elements of a Solid Story Plot

2026-09-162026-08-07timing, scene, tension, pacing, scene pacing

How Do Timing and Tension Affect Your Scene Pacing?

2026-09-092026-08-03story structure, story, structure, Structure of Story

Story Structure: Part 9 – A Guide to Ross Hartmann’s Approach

2026-09-022026-07-08story structure, MICE, the MICE quotient

Story Structure: Part 8 – The MICE Quotient: Story Types Made Easy

2026-08-262026-07-01character development, backstory, craft

The Power of Backstory: Weaving a Rich History into Your Novel

2026-08-192026-07-01stakes, significant stakes, guide

The Art of Writing Significant Stakes: A Guide for Writers

2026-08-122026-07-01story structure, story, super story structure

The Magic of Story Structure: Part 7 – The Power of the Super Story Structure

2026-08-052026-07-01story, save the cat, beats, story structure

The Magic of Story Structure: Part 6 – Save the Cat!

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